Amorim pushes fellow Portuguese out of Milan – Leao offered to Tottenham

Tottenham have reportedly emerged as a potential destination for Rafael Leao, with AC Milan willing to let the Portuguese forward leave after he fell out of favour under new head coach Ruben Amorim. The Rossoneri are actively seeking a buyer this summer as they look to balance the books following an underwhelming campaign.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan have already informed Tottenham that Leao is available. After finishing fifth in Serie A last season, the Italian giants are prepared to cash in on one of their biggest stars, especially as Amorim has reportedly decided the winger does not fit into his long-term plans.Tottenham Hotspur has been offered the chance to sign Rafael Leao, according to the Italian media.La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Leao, with Milan willing to sell the winger for up to €70 million (£60m, $80m).#THFC #COYS… pic.twitter.com/6t8NY5tO7m— Gary Ward (@GaryRWard) July 4, 2026 Leao’s 2025-26 season was..

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Kenyan duo to take on strong field at Sydney Marathon

Kenyan runners Timothy Kiplagat and Vincent Ngetich will be in for a fight, should either relish their chances of winning this year’s Sydney Marathon scheduled for Sunday, 30 August.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe duo, who are among the frontrunners in the men’s elite list that was released last week, will come up against formidable opposition in a field termed by organizers as “the strongest elite field ever assembled on Australian soil.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9831845##Standing in their way will be defending champion Alphonce Simbu, who enters Sydney as one of the most compelling figures in global marathon running.The 33-year-old Tanzanian claimed gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, and arrives in Australia in arguably the finest form of his career.With a personal best of 2:02:47 and consecutive runner-up finishes at the Boston Marathon in 2025 and 2026, Simbu has established himself as one of the most consistent performers on the international circuit.Pere..

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Newcastle’s replacement for Gordon comes from Ivory Coast and is as fast as the wind

Newcastle United has once again filled Hoffenheim’s coffers to the brim—and for the second time.After signing Brazilian Joelinton seven years ago for nearly €44 million, a record sale for the small club from Sinsheim, Newcastle have now raised the bar again by signing the lightning-fast winger Bazoumana Toure.Welcome to Newcastle United, Bazou 😍 pic.twitter.com/9vrAYOGniz— Newcastle United (@NUFC) July 5, 2026 The transfer fee has not been officially confirmed, but German and English media agree the deal was worth no less than €50 million. Toure arrives as a replacement for Anthony Gordon, who moved to Barcelona for €80 million.The Magpies have also agreed the sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for around €120 million, meaning the club has begun to steadily cash in on its investments.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831845##The Ivory Coast international stands out for his exceptional pace (last season he developed into the second-fastest player in Germany) and is more of a creator than a scorer,..

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Legendary Jamaican athletics coach passes away at 64

Legendary Jamaican track and field coach Stephen Francis has been hailed as a man whose legacy will endure for generations, following his passing on Saturday, 4 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFrancis, a much-renowned figure in the sport, is reported by Jamaican outlets to have passed away in hospital, a day after his 64th birthday.The man regarded as one of the best coaches in track had been unwell, and was being treated by a medical team.##NAJAVA_MECA_9832158##Francis, fondly known as ‘Franno’, dedicated his life to the development of athletics in Jamaica, and is credited for helping and guiding stars such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Asafa Powell, and presently Shericka Jackson, to multiple Olympic and world medals.After earning a BSC in management studies from the University of the West Indies and an MBA in finance from the University of Michigan, Francis decided to go into full-time coaching and co-founded the MVP (Maximising Velocity And Power) Track And Field Clu..

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Djibril Cisse recalls pressure in penalty shootouts of historic UCL final against AC Milan

Former Liverpool attacker Djibril Cisse has nostalgically opened up on the pressure as he stepped forward to take a penalty in the historic 2005 UEFA Champions League final against AC Milan.Dubbed as the ‘Miracle of Istanbul’, Liverpool produced a remarkable comeback, coming from 3 goals down at half time to draw 3-3 at full time, before securing a 3-2 win in the penalty shootouts to lift Europe’s biggest club tournament title.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn the shootouts, AC Milan missed their first two kicks through Serginho,who shot over the bar, and Andrea Pirlo whose kick was saved while Liverpool’s first kick was scored by Dietmar Hamann.Charged with the responsibility of taking the English Premier League (EPL) side’s second kick that would give them a huge advantage, Cisse in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport recalled walking to take his kick.“Two AC Milan players had missed before me so I was more relaxed but still focused on putting the ball into the bac..

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Mourinho and Perez keep strengthening Real Madrid – Dumfries officially announced

Florentino Perez has taken a different approach this summer. Or perhaps the credit also belongs to the manager. Under Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid signed four players, none older than 27 – Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono. But with Jose Mourinho returning to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, the club has shifted its focus toward proven experience.Where Mourinho points, Perez follows, and Real have now confirmed their fourth signing of the transfer window: Denzel Dumfries.👋 ¡Bienvenido, Dumfries! 👋 pic.twitter.com/hO6rpXZ3Kd— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) July 5, 2026 The arrival of the Dutch international from Inter highlights a significant change in Real Madrid’s transfer strategy compared to recent seasons. Before Dumfries, Los Blancos had already brought in Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate (both 27), and 31-year-old Bernardo Silva. Dumfries, who turned 30 in April, arrives after several outstanding seasons in Serie A and is expected to become..

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Faith Kipyegon reveals reason behind shock defeat at Prefontaine Classic

Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon finally let the cat out of the bag on her off-field struggles that have affected her game in recent months, leading up to her shock defeat at the Eugene Diamond League on Saturday, 4 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKipyegon, making her first middle-distance appearance of the season at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, produced one of the biggest surprises of the event at Hayward Field, when she finished third in the women’s mile.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831845##Having been a favorite getting into the race, the five-time World Champion was usurped round the final straight by USA’s two-time world indoor medallist Nikki Hiltz, who took the win in a world-leading, meeting record time of 4:17.49.Kipyegon, finishing behind fellow Kenyan Dorcus Ewoi, could only time 4:17.80.In an interview immediately after the race, Kipyegon hinted at some personal challenges behind the scenes that people were unaware of, but were affecting her performance..

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STARS ABROAD: Reason behind Harambee Stars defender’s absence from Sunday clash revealed

Harambee Stars defender, Stanley Wilson, missed a third successive game for AIK as they secured a 2-1 victory over Goteborg in the 11th round of Swedish Allsvenskan at Gamla Ullevi on Sunday, 5 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWilson, 19, was ruled out of the game due to a groin injury, which the club said was undergoing rehabilitation.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831845##In a brief note on the former Kariobangi Sharks midfielder, AIK noted on Thursday, 2 July: “[Stanley Wilson] Is in rehabilitation for a groin injury. Conducts rehabilitation in a gym.”The match was his first absence in the Swedish top-tier this season, following what has been a breakthrough campaign for the youngster.Why South Africa are unfazed by Junior Starlets’ 2-0 lead ahead of World Cup qualifier deciderWilson, who was rewarded with a new three-year deal in June, was ,however, not involved the two club friendlies against Kalmar and Vasteras SK, where AIK delivered mixed results, losing 2-0, and winning 3-2, re..

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Nick Mwendwa explains why football remains tough investment for African entrepreneurs

Former FKF President, Nick Mwendwa, has opened up on why African entrepreneurs are shying away from investing in football.The African football market, including Kenya, has proven difficult to attract significant investors over the years, with the majority of clubs being owned by corporate organizations as marketing tools.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHaving led Kenyan football for nine years ,and as the proprietor of FKF Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks, Mwendwa shared his opinion on the scarcity of investors in the game.“The main issue with football is that it has not reached a point in Africa where clubs are profitable save for Morocco and a little bit of South Africa, Algeria and Egypt.Even in those countries, the governments are investing in the game but clubs are still barely profitable,” said Mwendwa.##NAJAVA_MECA_9832171##The 46-year-old went ahead to draw lessons from Egyptian giants: Al Ahly and Zamalek who have established themselves as African football pow..

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Real-life Hangover: One lost phone, 10 days missing, and a World Cup trip nobody will forget

Michael Hewitt travelled to the World Cup hoping to cheer on England in the United States, but his trip unexpectedly turned into a 10-day missing-person mystery that ended with him being found in a Barcelona pub.The 65-year-old Leeds United supporter, affectionately known as “Little Mick,” had planned to fly from Barcelona to Boston for England’s World Cup clash with Ghana. His family last spoke to him on June 21, shortly after he arrived in Spain, before all communication suddenly stopped.Some are saying this is the most British story ever. 65-year-old Michael Hewitt left Leeds for the World Cup, flying through Barcelona.Then he lost his phone, which had all his tickets, bookings, contacts, and travel info on it.He couldn’t call anyone, didn’t know a single… pic.twitter.com/EUC7qj7Pi0— Dudes Posting Their W’s (@DudespostingWs) July 4, 2026 >The reason behind his disappearance was ultimately much simpler than anyone had imagined. Shortly after reaching Barcelona, Hewitt lost his mobile..

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